Mount Shinn (CA)

Fresno County, California, United States

24.7 miles (39.7 km) · 5,990 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Shinn (CA) is a 24.7-mile loop route in Fresno County, California, United States, gaining 6,487 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.3 miles gaining 2,746 feet at an average 28.0% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	24.7 mi (39.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,990 ft (1,826 m)
Average gain	243 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	10.8 mi, 2,365 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	86%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Mount Shinn (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mount Shinn (CA) have?

Mount Shinn (CA) has 5,990 ft (1,826 m) of elevation gain over 24.7 miles (39.7 km). That averages 243 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Shinn (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mount Shinn (CA) is 16.3 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Shinn (CA)?

The longest climb on Mount Shinn (CA) runs 10.8 miles (17.3 km) and gains 2,365 ft (721 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 86%.